Part B
Text-based tasks
1
Decide whether the following statements are true, false or not in the text.
Mark the correct boxes.
| true | false | not in the text | |
| a) Human surfing was first practised on Hawaii. | |||
| b) Neoprene is a form of artificial rubber. | |||
| c) Regural surfboards consist of a mix of materials, which makes recycling almost impossible. | |||
| d) These days, surfers show a growing interest in saving marine wildlife. |
(2 pts)
2
Match the headings with the parts of the text.
You must fill in your solutions below.
There are two more headings than you need.
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6.
- lines 1 - 7
- lines 8 - 13
- lines 14 - 21
- lines 22 - 27
- lines 28 - 35
- lines 36 - 45
a) How animals influence surfing
b) Towards a more sustainable sport
c) Not just a human hobby
d) The economic value of surfing
e) Endangering marine life
f) Why people like surfing
g) Historical roots
h) Money from surfers for the environment
Solutions: b) Towards a more sustainable sport
c) Not just a human hobby
d) The economic value of surfing
e) Endangering marine life
f) Why people like surfing
g) Historical roots
h) Money from surfers for the environment
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(6 pts)
3
Finish the sentences using the information from the text.
Mark the correct ending.
3.1
Some scientists think dolphins ride the waves to ...
| a) | get into contact with other species. | |
| b) | pick up parasites for skin care. | |
| c) | get emotionally attached to one another. |
3.2
Surfing is ...
| a) | Australia's third most popular water sport. | |
| b) | supported by $65 billion per year. | |
| c) | practised by approximately 50 million surfers worldwide. |
3.3
A huge amount of money ...
| a) | goes into environmental projects along the coastlines. | |
| b) | can be earned through selling surf equipment to tourists. | |
| c) | is invested by the surfboard industry. |
(3 pts)
4
Match the people with the statements.
You must in your solutions below. Two statements do not match.
- Alex White
- A British historian
- A surfboard manufacturer
(3 pts)
5
Answer the questions in complete sentences using the information from the text.
a)
Why did religion play an important role for surfers in ancient Hawaii?
b)
How does surfing calm Boris Huckson down?
c)
How do surfers harm marine life? (2 items)
(6 pts)
(20 pts)
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1
| true | false | not in the text | |
| a) Human surfing was first practised on Hawaii. | |||
| b) Neoprene is a form of artificial rubber. | |||
| c) Regural surfboards consist of a mix of materials, which makes recycling almost impossible. | |||
| d) These days, surfers show a growing interest in saving marine wildlife. |
2
1. c
2. g
3. f
4. d
5. e
6. b
3
3.1
Some scientists think dolphins ride the waves to ...
| a) | get into contact with other species. | |
| b) | pick up parasites for skin care. | |
| c) | get emotionally attached to one another. |
3.2
Surfing is ...
| a) | Australia's third most popular water sport. | |
| b) | supported by $65 billion per year. | |
| c) | practised by approximately 50 million surfers worldwide. |
3.3
A huge amount of money ...
| a) | goes into environmental projects along the coastlines. | |
| b) | can be earned through selling surf equipment to tourists. | |
| c) | is invested by the surfboard industry. |
4
1. c
2. e
3. b
5
a)
Why did religion play an important role for surfers in ancient Hawaii?
Religious rituals were practised (during the building process of the boards to ask the gods) for the riders' protection.
b)
How does surfing calm Boris Huckson down?
Waiting for the perfect wave and being focused on himself and the oceans has a relaxing effect on him (which makes everyday life seem far away).
c)
How do surfers harm marine life? (2 items)
- Surfers use surf gear which contains materials and plastics which can be toxic to marine life if discarded/lost in the ocean.
- Surfers leave behind plastic waste which often ends up in the ocean.
- Surfers walk over coral reefs.